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IF A FUSE BLOWS
GENERALITIES fig. 37
The fuse is a protective device for the
electric system: it comes into action (i.e.
it cuts off) mainly due to a fault or im-
proper action on the system.
Check the efficiency of the corresponding
fuse when a device does not work: the
conducting element Amust not be inter-
rupted. If it is, replace the blown fuse with
another with the same amperage (same
colour).
Bintact fuse.
Cfuse with damaged filament.
To identify the protection fuse, see the
tables in the following pages.
❒open the bulb cover B-fig. 36and re-
place the snap-fitted bulb C;
❒re-close the bulb cover Bon the lens;
❒reinstall the ceiling light properly in-
serting it into its seat on one side first,
and then pressing the other side until it
clicks into position.Never replace a blown fuse
with metal wires or other ma-
terials.
Never replace a fuse with
another having higher am-
perage; FIRE HAZARD.
In case of general protection fuse in-
tervention (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE,
MAXI-FUSE) contact Abarth Dealer-
ship.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch and switch off all loads before
replacing a fuse.
WARNING
Should the fuse blow again,
contact Abarth Dealership.
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fig. 36F0S109Abfig. 37F0S110Ab
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20
20
20
30
50
30
30
20
20
30
30
30
50
30
T02
T03
T05
T06
T07
T08
T09
T10
T14
T17
T19
T20
T30
T31
F19
F20
F21
F22
F22
F23
F24
F30
F84
F85
F87
7.5
30
15
15
20
20
7.5
15
10
15
7.5
Engine compartment control unit - fig. 41FUSE AMPERE
Conditioner compressor
Heated rear window, mirror demisters
Fuel pump
Ignition coil
Engine control unit
Braking system (control unit, valves)
+15 Braking system, electrical driving, yaw sensor
Fog headlights
Spare
Front socket (with or without cigar lighter plug)
+15 for backing lights, T02, T05, T14 and T19 relay coils
Engine compartment control unit - fig. 41RELÉ AMPERE
Main headlights
Buzzers
Conditioner compressor
One-speed engine cooling fan - Low speed engine cooling fan
High-speed engine cooling fan
Climate control system fan
Engine control system (main relay)
Spare
Fog headlights
Fuel pump
Demisting
Spare
Spare
Front socket (with or without cigar lighter plug)
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TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is
housed in the tool box under the boot
mat.
FASTENING THE TOW
RING fig. 42-43
Proceed as follows:
❒release the cap A(only present in the
rear section Fig. 43);
❒take the tow hook Bfrom its seat in
the tool support;
❒tighten the ring on the rear or front
threaded pin.
Before beginning the tow,
turn the ignition key to MAR
and then to STOP, without extract-
ing it If the key is extracted, the steer-
ing wheel lock will be automatically
activated, thus preventing steering
WARNING
Because of the vehicle con-
formation, it cannot be
loaded onto railway carriages and
transported.
WARNING
The power brakes and the
electrical power steering will
not work while the car is being towed.
More effort on the brake pedal and
steering wheel will therefore be re-
quired. Do not use wires for towing.
Do not jerk. Make sure not to dam-
age parts in contact with the car
while towing. Respect the specific
rules of the Highway Code when tow-
ing the car specifically in relation to
the towing device and the behaviour
to maintain on the road.
Do not start the engine while towing
the car.
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fig. 42
F0S115Abfig. 43
F0S116Ab
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IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
for a long time under 50%, the battery is
damaged by sulphation, reducing its ca-
pacity and starting attitude.
The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (e.g. already at -10°C). Refer to
the paragraph “Car inactivity” in “Starting
and driving” if the car is left parked for a
long time.
If after buying the car, you want to install
electric accessories which require per-
manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-
tact Abarth Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices, will evaluate the
overall electric absorption, checking
whether the car’s electric system is capa-
ble of withstanding the load required, or
whether it should be integrated with a
more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing en-
ergy even when the ignition key is off, they
gradually run down the battery. USEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and length-
en its life, observe the following indica-
tions:
❒when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒switch off all lights inside the car: the
car is however equipped with a system
which switches all internal lights off au-
tomatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound sys-
tem, hazard lights, etc.) switched on for
a long time when the engine is not run-
ning;
❒before performing any operation on the
electrical system, disconnect the bat-
tery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be per-
fectly tightened. Incorrect assembly of electric
and electronic devices may
cause severe damage to your
car. Go to a Abarth Dealer-
ship if you want to install accessories
(alarms, mobile phone, etc.): they will
suggest the most suitable devices and
advise you if a higher capacity battery
needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances
that can be very dangerous
for the environment. t is ad-
visable to have the battery
changed by a Abarth Dealership where
it will be disposed of according to the
law.
If the vehicle must remain
unused for a long time at
very low temperature, remove the
battery and carry it to a warm place,
to avoid freezing.
WARNING
When you must perform any
operation on the battery or
near it, always protect your eyes with
the special goggles.
WARNING
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 142
ENGINE CODE - BODYWORK VERSION ...................144
ENGINE .................................................................................. 145
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 146
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 146
BRAKES................................................................................... 147
SUSPENSIONS ....................................................................... 147
STEERING ............................................................................... 147
WHEELS.................................................................................. 148
DIMENSIONS......................................................................... 151
PERFORMANCE ................................................................... 152
WEIGHTS............................................................................... 153
CAPACITIES ...........................................................................154
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .............................................. 155
FUEL CONSUMPTION .......................................................157
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 158
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL
(Declaration of conformity) ................................................159
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FUEL FEED/IGNITION
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Fuel feed Multipoint electronic injection
phased, sequential,
with fixed geometry turbocharger
Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s
technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
WARNING
TRANSMISSION
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Gearbox
Clutch
DriveFive forward gears plus reverse
with synchronisers for forward gears
Self-adjusting with pedal without idle stroke
Front
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Fog lights .............................................. 37
– activation ..................................37-38
– bulb replacement .......................... 113
Follow Me Home device ................... 35
Front seats ........................................... 23
– cleaning ........................................... 140
Fuel cap ................................................. 62
Fuel cut-off system ............................. 38
Fuel filler cap ....................................... 62
Fuel level gauge ................................... 10
Fuel......................................................... 154
– tank capacity .................................. 154
– fuel consumption .......................... 157
– fuel level gauge .............................. 10
– refuelling ......................................... 154
– fuel cut-off system ....................... 38
Functions menu ................................... 13
Fuse positions ...................................... 117
Fuse replacement ............................... 116
Glove compartment ......................... 40
GSI Shift up ........................................... 19
Handbrake .......................................... 81
Hazard lights ........................................ 37
Headlights .............................................50
– beam aim control ........................ 51
– beam orientation ......................... 50– orientation of fog lights ............... 51
– beam orientation abroad ............51
Heated rear window ................28-29-31
Heating/ventilation system ............... 28
Heating/ventilation system.................28
Hill Holder system ............................. 53
Identification data .............................. 142
Ignition switch .................................... 7
In an emergency .................................. 95
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ................................................ 60
Instrument panel ................................. 8
Instruments .......................................... 8
Intelligent washing .............................. 35
Interior fittings .................................... 39
Interiors ................................................ 139
Isofix child seat ................................. 71
Jacking the car .................................... 121
Key with remote control ................ 5
Key without remote control .......... 5
Levels ................................................... 128
Lighting (replacing a light bulb) ........107
– general indications ........................ 108
– types of lights ................................ 109
Load limiters ........................................ 65 – side bulb replacement ................. 112
– rear bulb replacement ................. 113
Doors .................................................... 43
Dualdrive
(electric power steering system) .. 56
Engine compartment (washing) ...... 139
Engine Cooling Circuit ...................... 10
Engine cooling system fluid level ..... 130
Engine oil level. .................................... 129
Engine..................................................... 145
– identification code ........................144
– specifications ................................. 145
– branding .......................................... 143
EOBD (system) ...................................55
ESP system ....................................... 52
External lights ...................................... 34
Fiat CODE system ........................... 4
Fix & Go (quick repair kit) .............. 98
Fixed glass roof ................................... 41
Flashing the headlights .......................34
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 155
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Rear fog lights ...................................... 38
– activation ........................................ 38
– bulb replacement .......................... 113
Rear head restraints............................ 24
Rear screen washer ........................... 36
– activation ........................................ 36
– fluid level ........................................ 130
Rear screen wiper .............................. 36
– activation ........................................ 36
– brushes ...........................................136
– sprayers .......................................... 137
Rear seats ............................................. 24
Rear view mirrors .............................. 26
– exterior .......................................... 26
– interior ........................................... 26
Refuelling the car ................................ 62
Rev counter ......................................... 10
Reversing light ..................................... 113
Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 50
Rubber hoses ....................................... 135
Safety ................................................... 63
Saving on fuel ....................................... 82
SBR (system) ........................................ 64
Seat adjustment ................................... 23
Seat belts ............................................... 64
– warnings .........................................65
– use of .............................................. 64
– load limiters ................................... 65
– maintenance .................................. 67
– seatbelt tensioners ....................... 65Seatbelt tensioners ............................. 65
Seats ...................................................... 23
Sidelights ............................................... 34
– rear bulb replacement ................. 113
Snow chains ......................................... 85
Spark plugs ............................................ 145
Speedometer (tachometer) ............... 10
Sport functions activation ................. 37
Starting the engine ........................80-96
– jump starting with battery .......... 96
– bump starting ............................... 97
– ignition switch .............................. 7
– how to warm up the engine
that has just started ..................... 81
– engine turn off ............................... 81
Starting the engine and driving ........ 79
Steering ................................................. 147
Steering column lock ......................... 7
Steering wheel adjustment ............... 25
Storing the car .................................... 85
Sun roof ................................................ 41
– emergency action ......................... 43
Sun visors ............................................. 39
Suspension ........................................... 147
Symbols ................................................. 4
Tachometer (speedometer) ........... 10
TTC System ....................................... 54
Technical data ..................................... 141
Main beam headlights ....................... 34
– activation ........................................ 34
– flashing the headlights .................. 34
– bulb replacement .......................... 112
Manual climate control system ........ 29
Motor oil
– technical specifications ................ 155
– consumption .................................. 129
– checking fluid levels ...................... 129
MSR (system) .......................................54
Multifunctional and reconfigurable
multifunctional display...................... 11
Number plate light ............................ 114
Oddment compartment .................. 39
Paint ..................................................... 138
Parking .................................................. 81
Parking sensors .................................... 57
Particulate Filter (DPF) ...................... 132
Performance ........................................ 152
Plates...................................................... 142
Power supply ....................................... 146
Power windows .................................. 44
Protecting the environment ............. 62
Radio .................................................... 60
Radio and cell phone transmitters .. 61
Radio frequency remote control .... 159
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